This statutory supplement includes the most widely referenced statutory sections, rules, and forms, from the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and changes from the JOBS Act.

Receive complimentary lifetime digital access to the eBook with new print purchase. This statutory supplement includes the most widely referenced statutory sections, rules, and forms, from the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and changes from the JOBS Act.

Securities Regulation: The Essentials is part of Aspen's new Essentials Series, which takes a "forest rather than the trees" approach to teaching. This concise paperback concentrates on the fundamentals of Securities Regulation and uses a relaxed, personal style to explain them. Suitable for use with any casebook, this text will help students recognize and understand common themes and will precipitate understanding of the topics under discussion. Written by Stephen J. Choi and A.C. Pritchard, two well-regarded young securities regulation scholars in the country today, this outstanding resource: Begins with an introduction to the role of information in the decision making processes of investors, then takes up various topics in securities regulation using the framework developed in the first part of the text Examines the underlying business problems facing issuers and investors in securities regulation Takes a problem-and-solution approach that allows the professor to ask whether the solution currently provided by the law is the best solution and what alternatives should be considered Students will find the nuts-and-bolts approach of Securities Regulation: The Essentials reassuring and illuminating. Require or recommend this straightforward text for use alongside your casebook and watch student comprehension soar.

The national reputation of the authors, their balance of practice and doctrine, and a highly teachable structure have all made Securities Regulation: Cases and Materials the best-selling text in the field. Applauded for excellent coverage of the 1934 and 1935 Acts, the text remains sophisticated yet not intimidating. Modular chapters adapt to a variety of teaching styles, giving the instructor flexibility in course design. Well-written, interesting problems expose students to theory as well as the practical issues that impact investors. New to the Eighth Edition: The casebook fully integrates all the newly adopted exemptions such as Regulation A, Crowdfunding, and the newly enacted resale exemption Section 4(a)(7) along with problems developed to illustrate their operation Complete reworking of exemption chapter, including new material and problems on Regulation A+, Crowdfunding, and relaxation of solicitation restrictions for certain Rule 506 offerings Examines market developments such as Unicorns and the disappearance of listings in the U.S. and abroad Changes in underwriting processes with emphasis given to role of research reports in promoting public offerings Compete treatment of the Supreme Court’s 2014 Halliburton decision, and the post-Halliburton developments on proving price distortion and pleading loss causation Thorough treatment of the Supreme Court’s Omnicare decision on liability for statements of opinion Materials and problems on proxy regulation, particularly in the aftermath of the Walmart case under Rule 14a-8 Materials on insider trading tipper-tippee liability in the aftermath of Newman and Salman Contemporary problems facing hedge funds, investment advisers and mutual funds New material on post-Morrision developments affecting extraterritorial application of securities laws New material and problems on real estate as securities including the Ninth Circuit's Salameh decision

This statutory supplement includes the most widely referenced statutory sections, rules, and forms, from the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and changes from the JOBS Act.

A favorite classroom prep tool of successful students that is often recommended by professors, the Examples & Explanations (E&E) series provides an alternative perspective to help you understand your casebook and in-class lectures. Each E&E offers hypothetical questions complemented by detailed explanations that allow you to test your knowledge of the topics in your courses and compare your own analysis. Here’s why you need an E&E to help you study throughout the semester: Clear explanations of each class topic, in a conversational, funny style. Features hypotheticals similar to those presented in class, with corresponding analysis so you can use them during the semester to test your understanding, and again at exam time to help you review. It offers coverage that works with ALL the major casebooks, and suits any class on a given topic. The Examples & Explanations series has been ranked the most popular study aid among law students because it is equally as helpful from the first day of class through the final exam.

Selections in the book include the text of basic federal securities laws, related Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and forms, and other selected related laws and regulations. It is designed as a supplement to securities regulation texts used in law school courses, but it can also serve as a reference for lawyers, securities professionals, and corporate officers. The booklet contains changes made through November 2017.